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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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